Spent about 3 weeks in October 2024 solo-travelling in Perth and Western Australia! Here's some of my highlights to give you some inspo 🦘 Also 11/10 getting a rental car. Public transit within Perth is great but there's so much more to explore outsi...
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Airplane Must-Haves
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Things to Do
The only thing I had pre-booked was the Margaret River Tour, the rest was a “say yes to whatever opportunity is provided for you”. Perk of solo travel.
If you are going to do one tour your entire trip, and you enjoy the outdoors, this is the one.
Margaret River Wine Adventure - The tour for people who don't do tours!
Meet the locals!! Also get there in the morning to secure a photo OP with a koala (so worth it imo)
CAVERSHAM WILDLIFE PARK - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
If you've got someone to pick you up, you can start Jarrahdale end for all downhill. If not the in and out can easily be done (that's what I did), but make sure you've got lots of water! If you start Jarrahdale end, I recommend taking a dip in the fa...
Kitty’s Gorge, Serpentine NP, Jarrahdale - Trails WA - Trails WA
If you're in WA you have to go to Rottnest, at the very least to see a Quokka. Highly recommend getting an ebike (pre-buy or get there first thing to secure one). Makes it easier to get around the island without completely tiring yourself out. Also a...
Rottnest Island Day Trip
Did two Discover Scuba sessions with my instructor Devan PLUS got to go swimming with sealions. Serious highlight.
Diving with Blue Destiny Boat Charters
Lots of wildlife to see, and if you go in October like I did you also get the pleasure of watching hundreds of humpback whales on their migration!! Took everything in me to leave.
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
Super unique spot that you can drive through with lots of places to pull off and explore. Highly recommend going at sunset, and a bug net would likely be helpful.
The Pinnacles
Places to Stay
Incredibly friendly host, perfect location, and had parking (10/10 recommend getting a rental).
Rental unit in Perth · ★4.75 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Spent my last weekend her as I explored more of the southwest! Great location, especially if you are interested in checking out Cape Natrualiste.
Guest suite in Dunsborough · ★4.72 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Airplane Must-Haves
my new ride or die ereader
Kobo Libra 2 | Rakuten Kobo eReader Store Canada
a must for my 15-17 hour flights to and from Australia
4 Pairs Copper Compression Socks for Women & Men Circulation 15-20 mmHg - Best Support for Nurses, Running
maybe not the most practical size wise, but very comfy and you can use it in multiple ways (I use it while sitting on the couch ha)
Huzi Infinity Pillow - Versatile Soft Neck Support Scarf Travel Pillow for Sleep in Flight, Airplane (Grey)
I don't think I could travel without one.
Belkin BoostCharge 3-Port Power Bank 10K + USB-A to USB-C Cable - iPhone Charger - Portable Bank - 15W Charge with 3 Ports - iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 - USB C Cable Included - Rose Gold
Miscellaneous
use this + plus highest quality video to get the best shots while solo travelling, just take screen grabs for photos!
Phone Tripod, Lammcou Flexible Camera Tripod Small Gorilla Pod Octopus Trepied Cellulaire with Titl Ballhead & XL Vertical and Horizontal Phone Tripod Mount for Video Recording Vlogging Trépied